Nature Friendly: Water mismanagement intensifies drought conditions
This year, Loch Lomond never opened. There was no children’s laughter or the sight of kayaks cutting through alpine waves or a fisherman in a bucket hat decorated with lures. The fish are jumpin’ but there is no one to catch them.
Guest column: Gibbs Ranch Resort and Zayante’s lost post office
Deep in the mountains north of Scotts Valley, the residents along Weston Road may not realize that their gated community once justified its own post office.
Race Thru the Redwoods warms up in SLV
On your marks runners, the annual Race Thru The Redwoods is fast approaching on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Commentary: State parks: The next 150 years
Natural beauty, open spaces, and history are just a few reasons why we love our parks. The sense of stepping into the past or the thrill of pushing one’s limits with Mother Nature are feelings hard to describe or put a price on, but for generations it has been these feelings that have kept our parks alive.
The Mountain Gardener: Challenges of organic gardening in the Pacific Northwest — Part I
They live in a neighborhood of traditional landscaping.
Scotts Valley native wows in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competition
A Scotts Valley native has his sights set on bringing home the Season Six championship from the hit TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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